As the School Library Association we support everyone involved in school libraries: Heads, Governors, School Library Staff or Volunteer - we will work with you to provide the best educational experience for your pupils. 

We will make recruiting, training and retaining your school library staff as easy as possible, with template job descriptions, interview schedules and questions ready to go. 

Our services are in demand, and we want to support everyone who needs it. Help us reach more pupils and schools to improve reading, wellbeing and much more.

Upcoming Events

Jul 8 2026 4:00PM

Twilight Training: End of Year Stock Management

As the school year closes, it's the perfect time to tackle essential tasks like stock checks and large-scale weeding.

08/07/2026 16:00:0008/07/2026 17:00:00Twilight Training: End of Year Stock Management

Twilight Training: End of Year Stock Management

Jul 8 2026 4:00PM

As the school year closes, it's the perfect time to tackle essential tasks like stock checks and large-scale weeding.

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Jul 8 2026 4:00PM

Twilight Training: End of Year Stock Management

As the school year closes, it's the perfect time to tackle essential tasks like stock checks and large-scale weeding.

Sep 21 2026 4:00PM

Member Meet-Up: Thinking Critically About The News In The School Library

Join fellow SLA members and First News for an informal member meet-up exploring the growing importance of news literacy in schools.

21/09/2026 16:00:0021/09/2026 17:00:00Member Meet-Up: Thinking Critically About The News In The School Library

Member Meet-Up: Thinking Critically About The News In The School Library

Sep 21 2026 4:00PM

Join fellow SLA members and First News for an informal member meet-up exploring the growing importance of news literacy in schools.

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Sep 21 2026 4:00PM

Member Meet-Up: Thinking Critically About The News In The School Library

Join fellow SLA members and First News for an informal member meet-up exploring the growing importance of news literacy in schools.

Sep 24 2026 3:30PM

National Year of Reading Webinar - Engaging Readers Across The Academic Year

Our fifth partnership webinar with Accessit as we celebrate the National Year of Reading.

24/09/2026 15:30:0024/09/2026 16:30:00National Year of Reading Webinar - Engaging Readers Across The Academic Year

National Year of Reading Webinar - Engaging Readers Across The Academic Year

Sep 24 2026 3:30PM

Our fifth partnership webinar with Accessit as we celebrate the National Year of Reading.

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Sep 24 2026 3:30PM

National Year of Reading Webinar - Engaging Readers Across The Academic Year

Our fifth partnership webinar with Accessit as we celebrate the National Year of Reading.

Latest News

Read our pick of the brilliant titles presented at the most recent SLA Publisher Roadshows

As the end of term approaches, we've rounded up some essential children's book news

We spoke to author Stephen Lightbown about representation, bedtime stories, and dads as reading role models